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May 20, 2024
18 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michelle Prior, John Fallon, Michael Bettencourt, Anthea Brady, William McGonigle
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
OPENING
Adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton St, Winchester Hospital PILOT - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or...
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton St, Winchester Hospital PILOT - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; Town Counsel - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel Fallon - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing matters related to Washington/Swanton St, Winchester Hospital PILOT - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 6 - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property; Town Counsel - MGL Ch. 30 §21(a) 2 - To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel Fallon - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn from Executive Session to Public Session, not to return to Executive Session. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $1,500 from the Winchester Co-Operative Bank and the Winchester Rotary Club to the Recreation Department for the Summer Concert series
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $1,500 from the Winchester Co-Operative Bank and the Winchester Rotary Club to the Recreation Department for the Summer Concert series. Fallon - Brady VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations in the amount of $1,500 from the Winchester Co-Operative Bank and the Winchester Rotary Club to the Recreation Department for the Summer Concert series. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Accept, with gratitude, a grant of $99,999 from the Department of Energy Resources Green Communities Division to the Town of Winchester for the following projects: $27,013 LED Lighting at McCall...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a grant of $99,999 from the Department of Energy Resources Green Communities Division to the Town of Winchester for the following projects: $27,013 LED Lighting at McCall; $8,103 Attic Insulation in Cemetery Building; $57,095 Transformers at McCall; and $7,788 Transformers at Water Treatment Plant. Fallon - Brady VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a grant of $99,999 from the Department of Energy Resources Green Communities Division to the Town of Winchester for the following projects: $27,013 LED Lighting at McCall; $8,103 Attic Insulation in Cemetery Building; $57,095 Transformers at McCall; and $7,788 Transformers at Water Treatment Plant. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Accept, with gratitude, an EEC Stabilization Grant of $4,491.67 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of May
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an EEC Stabilization Grant of $4,491.67 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of May. Fallon - Brady VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an EEC Stabilization Grant of $4,491.67 for the Recreation Department Kid Connection/WRAP EEC Childcare license for the month of May. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Accept, with gratitude, an Emergency Management Planning Grant of $5,100 to the Fire Department to be used for emergency equipment
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an Emergency Management Planning Grant of $5,100 to the Fire Department to be used for emergency equipment. Fallon - Brady VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, an Emergency Management Planning Grant of $5,100 to the Fire Department to be used for emergency equipment. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Accept, with gratitude, a State Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant of $11,051 to the Fire Department to be used for emergency extrication equipment
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a State Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant of $11,051 to the Fire Department to be used for emergency extrication equipment. Fallon - Brady VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, a State Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant of $11,051 to the Fire Department to be used for emergency extrication equipment. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Accept, with gratitude, donations of $1,295.29 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of services provided and general operations of Council on Aging programs/activities
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $1,295.29 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of services provided and general operations of Council on Aging programs/activities. Fallon - Brady VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, donations of $1,295.29 to the Council on Aging for appreciation of services provided and general operations of Council on Aging programs/activities. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Accept, with gratitude, $174,000 to be deposited into MGL CH44 § 53K fund to be spent for additional downstream sewer system inflow and infiltration management mitigation for the Town of...
*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, $174,000 to be deposited into MGL CH44 § 53K fund to be spent for additional downstream sewer system inflow and infiltration management mitigation for the Town of Winchester as set forth in the Weston & Sampson letter dated October 30, 2015. Fallon - Brady VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board accept, with gratitude, $174,000 to be deposited into MGL CH44 § 53K fund to be spent for additional downstream sewer system inflow and infiltration management mitigation for the Town of Winchester as set forth in the Weston & Sampson letter dated October 30, 2015. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
HEARINGS
Approve the Change of Manager, Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers, Alteration of Premises, and Change of Ownership for Lugabri LLC d/b/a A Tavalo located at 34 Church Street
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Change of Manager, Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers, Alteration of Premises, and Change of Ownership for Lugabri LLC d/b/a A Tavalo located at 34 Church Street. Fallon - Brady VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Change of Manager, Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers, Alteration of Premises, and Change of Ownership for Lugabri LLC d/b/a A Tavalo located at 34 Church Street. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
National Grid Grant of Location: Cross Street
Approve National Grid Grant of Location to install a new Scada box, vent poles and ancillary piping in Cross Street at the intersection with Highland View Ave within the public right-of-way
*Motion That the Select Board approve National Grid Grant of Location to install a new Scada box, vent poles and ancillary piping in Cross Street at the intersection with Highland View Ave within the public right-of-way. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve National Grid Grant of Location to install a new Scada box, vent poles and ancillary piping in Cross Street at the intersection with Highland View Ave within the public right-of-way. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Committees & Commissions Appointments/Reappointments
Reappoint Andrew Clavette as an alternate member of the Board of Appeals, term to expire March 31, 2027
*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Andrew Clavette as an alternate member of the Board of Appeals, term to expire March 31, 2027. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board reappoint Andrew Clavette as an alternate member of the Board of Appeals, term to expire March 31, 2027. Fallon - McGonigle VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: McGonigle)
Appoint Catherine Jackson as a member of the Council on Aging, term to expire March 31, 2026
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Catherine Jackson as a member of the Council on Aging, term to expire March 31, 2026. Fallon - Brady VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Catherine Jackson as a member of the Council on Aging, term to expire March 31, 2026. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
Appoint Austin Whitman as a member of the Permanent Street Tree Committee, term to expire June 30, 2026
*Motion That the Select Board appoint Austin Whitman as a member of the Permanent Street Tree Committee, term to expire June 30, 2026. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board appoint Austin Whitman as a member of the Permanent Street Tree Committee, term to expire June 30, 2026. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Arbor Day Proclamation
Approve the Arbor Day Proclamation and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation
*Motion That the Select Board approve the Arbor Day Proclamation and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation. Fallon - Brady VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the Arbor Day Proclamation and authorize the Chair to sign the proclamation. Fallon - Brady VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve One Day Liquor License(s) for: Nicholas Caso for Notch Brewing - Rain Date June 2, 2024 - Griffin Museum patio; Suzanne Leslie for Rouvalis Flowers - June 8, 2024 - Rouvalis Flowers 25...
*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for: Nicholas Caso for Notch Brewing - Rain Date June 2, 2024 - Griffin Museum patio; Suzanne Leslie for Rouvalis Flowers - June 8, 2024 - Rouvalis Flowers 25 Thompson Street; Erin Miller/Abby Taylor for Urban Hearth - May 25, 2024 - Temple Shir Tikvah; Erin Miller/Abby Taylor for Urban Hearth - May 24, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Thomas Grenon for Simply Serving - June 8, 2024 - Griffin Museum; Thomas Grenon for Simply Serving - June 15, 2024 - Sanborn House; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - June 2, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Matthew Cater for Clockworks Staffing - May 25, 2024 - Griffin Museum. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve One Day Liquor License(s) for: Nicholas Caso for Notch Brewing - Rain Date June 2, 2024 - Griffin Museum patio; Suzanne Leslie for Rouvalis Flowers - June 8, 2024 - Rouvalis Flowers 25 Thompson Street; Erin Miller/Abby Taylor for Urban Hearth - May 25, 2024 - Temple Shir Tikvah; Erin Miller/Abby Taylor for Urban Hearth - May 24, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Thomas Grenon for Simply Serving - June 8, 2024 - Griffin Museum; Thomas Grenon for Simply Serving - June 15, 2024 - Sanborn House; Amy Rindskopf for Wright-Locke Farm - June 2, 2024 - Wright-Locke Farm All Seasons Barn; Matthew Cater for Clockworks Staffing - May 25, 2024 - Griffin Museum. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Approve the meeting minutes for April 1, 22 & 29, 2024
*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for April 1, 22 & 29, 2024. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED
The minutes record the motion as “VOTED” but give no count, no names and no “All in favor”, so the result only is shown.
From the minutes
“*Motion That the Select Board approve the meeting minutes for April 1, 22 & 29, 2024. Fallon - Bettencourt VOTED.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Bettencourt)
Adjourn
*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Fallon - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior
From the minutes
“*Motion: That the Select Board adjourn for the evening. Fallon - Brady VOTED Roll Call: Brady, Bettencourt, Fallon, McGonigle, Prior.” (Motion: Fallon, second: Brady)
From the Winchester Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Winchester News candidate profiles — Michelle Prior and Michael Bettencourt (2026), Anthea Brady and William McGonigle (2025), courtesy of the candidates. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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